Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 807 of 2368
A client who is starting an exercise plan feels overwhelmed by the idea of a 30-minute workout. Which suggestion by the nurse is best?
- Wait until a full 30-minute block of time is available
- Skip exercise until the muscle-strengthening plan is ready
- Start with one longer weekend workout instead
- Try three 10-minute exercise sessions each day
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Correct answer: Try three 10-minute exercise sessions each day
Exercise in small chunks is effective and feels less overwhelming at the start.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Lifestyle: Physical Activity. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026